Holidays

Holidays are a great time for much needed rest and relaxation. It can be tempting to want to keep our children busy all the time. This can lead to a feeling of needing to do more, which in turn can lead to stressful situations rather than enjoyable time together.

These holidays I encourage families to peel back layers of busy-ness and enjoy time together in simple ways. Some ideas include;

1. Take your dog for a walk, or go for a walk with someone who does have a dog.
2. Making a jobs roster that the kids become involved in eg; taking the wheelie bins in and out, unpacking the dishwasher, dusting etc.
3. Catch the bus or the tram just for fun!
4. Doing 10-30 minutes of gardening.
5. Cooking for family or friends, eg bisuits, soup.
6. Visiting family or friends, or inviting them over to your house.
7. Reorganise the children's room (with their help).
8. Write a letter or postcard to someone.
9. Do an outside treasure hunt.
10. Visit a park or playground.

Whatever you do these holidays, I wish everyone an enjoyable break and look forward to hearing lots of holiday news when we return in Term 3.

Karen Haines

Assistant Principal